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"Adult" in Polish: dorosły / dorosła
dorosły / dorosła
Adult in Polish is dorosły / dorosła. Dorosły is masculine personal; useful forms are dorosłego (genitive), dorosłego (direct object) and dorosłym (instrumental). Dorosły is an adult man or an adjective meaning adult; dorosła is the feminine form.
Identifying or describing adult
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How to pronounce dorosły / dorosła
Say it
dorosvih
/dɔrɔswɨ/
In dorosły, ł sounds like English w; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in dorosły normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Adult" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dorosły | adult Dictionary form for masculine personal dorosły. | Dictionary form for masculine personal dorosły. |
| dorosłego | of adult Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| dorosłym | with adult Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use dorosły / dorosła in real life
- 1Identifying or describing adult
Dorosły jest przy dziecku.
The adult is with the child.
This sentence uses dorosły to describe adult in context.
- 2Using adult in daily life
Widzę dorosłego przy wejściu.
I see an adult at the entrance.
Notice the form used for dorosły in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of adult
Dziecko idzie z dorosłym.
The child goes with an adult.
The construction shows how dorosły fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with dorosły / dorosła
Incorrect: Nie ma dorosły.
Correct: Nie ma dorosłego.
After nie ma, dorosły takes the genitive form dorosłego.
Incorrect: z dorosły
Correct: z dorosłym
When z means with, use the instrumental: z dorosłym. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Dorosły is an adult man or an adjective meaning adult; dorosła is the feminine form.
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Describe adult in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Dorosły jest przy dziecku.
The adult is with the child.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę dorosłego przy wejściu.
I see an adult at the entrance.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Adult" in Polish
What grammatical form is dorosły?
Dorosły is masculine personal. No article is required with dorosły; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does dorosły change as a direct object?
The accusative form is dorosłego. For comparison, the genitive is dorosłego; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use dorosły after “with”?
Use z dorosłym. Here z introduces the instrumental form of dorosły, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using dorosły?
Dorosły is an adult man or an adjective meaning adult; dorosła is the feminine form.
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